FIX: A leak in the async handles and the server sockets occurs when the connection drops in an application that uses .NET Framework remoting

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SYMPTOMS

When you run an application that uses Microsoft .NET Framework remoting and the connection unexpectedly drops while the server is waiting on an active read, a leak in the async handles and the server sockets occurs.

CAUSE

This problem occurs because when a socket close notification does not occur, the server sockets and the associated resources leak.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0. To download the latest service pack, visit the following Microsoft Web site: